Iranian state media on Tuesday reported a series of explosions heard in the Strait of Hormuz region, moments after US officials announced "powerful" strikes on Iran. IRIB news reported six explosions were heard on the Iranian island of Qeshm, seven explosions were heard in the city of Sirik and mor»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds across North America, the global spotlight once again falls on football’s greatest stage. Yet for many fans, commentators and media, the conversation continues to return to Qatar 2022. Four years later, the tournament is remembered for fa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education and the Qatar Cycling and Triathlon Federation are to establish a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in the areas of sports development, accessibility, inclusion, capacity building and community engagement. A Memor»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) celebrated World Volleyball Day 2026 on Tuesday with a ladies-only tournament and a series of interactive challenges at the Education City Recreation Center bringing together more than 150 young people from across Qatar. The event concluded with an aw»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) and Qatar Development Bank (QDB), supported by Ooredoo Qatar and Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) organised the SMEs Go Digital Programme Forum on »»»

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned Iran's targeting of the Saudi tanker "Wedyan" and the Qatari tanker "Al Rekayyat", while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, in a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of»»»

DPA Atlanta Enzo Fernandez headed a stoppage time winner as defending champions Argentina overcame a missed Lionel Messi penalty and a 2-0 deficit until the 79th minute with a historic 3-2 comeback triumph over Egypt in the World Cup last 16 match on Tuesday. Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th and Mostafa »»»

Agencies Worldwide foreign direct investment rose in 2025 after two years of decline, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning though that the recovery was “narrow, fragile and uneven”. Foreign direct investment (FDI) swelled by 6.0 percent last year to $1.6 trillion, according to the UN Trade and »»»

Ankara Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in the meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s (NATO) Secretary-General Mark Rutte with heads of delegations participating in Istanbul Cooperation Initiative on Tuesd»»»

QNA London During its 137th regular meeting, the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) approved Qatar’s hosting of the World Maritime Day 2028 event. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of Qatar to the United Kingdom and Permanent Representative of Qatar to the IMO HE Sheikh Abd»»»

During his address, he outlined three key priorities for advancing more effective global AI governance: bridging gaps in computing infrastructure, data, and talent; promoting interoperability across AI governance frameworks; and ensuring that human rights and meaningful human oversight remain at th»»»

Pakhtoon Professionals in Qatar (PPiQ), in collaboration with the Pakistani Professional Community (PPC) and other Pakistani community organisations in Qatar, organised a heartfelt farewell gathering in honour of Engineer Syed Anwar Shah, recognising his outstanding professional achievements and de»»»

Members of the Pakistan Welfare Forum Qatar (PWFQ) participated in a beach-cleaning campaign held at Al Wakra Family Beach under the auspices of the Ministry of Municipality. The initiative aims to promote environmental awareness, community engagement, and responsible citizenship while contributing»»»

The Sohni Dharti Social Forum successfully hosted its annual Mango Festival on Friday, July 26, at the Al Waha Club parking area in Al Khor Community. In light of the tragic Ras Laffan incident, the organisers thoughtfully modified the festival into a mango sale only, cancelling all entertainment a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, and Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW),have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in career guidance, career development and capacity building. The MoU was signed by Saad Abd»»»

QNA Doha The third edition of the Leaders of Tomorrow Camp 2026, a youth leadership programme organised by the Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) in cooperation with the American University of Beirut, has officially begun with the participation of 100 students. The programme forms part of the centre’s o»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Qatar launched a workshop yesterday on the project to review, update and develop Qatar’s National Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. The workshop was organised in cooperation with Finnish consultancy STUK Int»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Following an exceptional response from across the Arab world and the global Arab diaspora, Stars of Science (SoS) has officially extended date for applications for Season 18 until July 10, 2026, giving even more aspiring innovators the opportunity to join one of the region»»»

QNA Beirut Qatar and Lebanon have discussed further bilateral cooperation and the latest regional developments. Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam on Tuesday held talks with Ambassador of Qatar to the country HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to explore ways to strengthen bilateral relatio»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has partnered with the Kanaf Parenting Center to host an interactive workshop aimed at helping families navigate the challenges of the digital age. The session forms part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen social responsibility, improve digital awareness »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable cultural stewardship, Qatar Museums (QM) has achieved Carbon Neutrality Certification for the operations and services of four of its landmark cultural and heritage sites: the National Museum of Qata»»»

QNA Doha The Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs on Tuesday launched the annual summer programme that will run throughout July. More than 1,000 students are participating across 10 religious centres in different parts of the country »»»

QNA Ankara Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has stressed the urgent need to prioritise diplomacy, dialogue and collective efforts aimed at maintaining regional peace and stability. He pointed out that the Middle East region has»»»

During the first phase, each vehicle operated with a trained safety officer in the driver’s seat while the autonomous system controlled the journey. According to the ministry, the pilot programme recorded over 94% successful autonomous trips without human intervention, surpassing targeted safety in»»»

BOGOTA, Colombia: Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on Tuesday suspended the transition process with President Gustavo Petro and accused him of planning a coup to stay in power, after the incumbent leader refused to recognize results of the country’s election. Petro said Monday th»»»

LONDON: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations. The unexpected resignation is an effort by the anti-immigration politicia»»»

ISLAMABAD: A cargo plane with five crew members aboard went missing off the Pakistani port of Karachi late Tuesday after rapidly descending and losing contact with air traffic controllers while on a flight from United Arab Emirates, officials said. Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority said in a post»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation that has already shaken efforts to end the Middle East war. US Central Command said the “powerful” »»»

ANKARA: President Volodymyr Zelensky ‌said on Tuesday that Ukraine had signed three more “drone deals” with Denmark, Estonia and the Netherlands, making ​available its expertise gained from more than four years of war with Russia. Zelensky announced the deals in posts on social media on the sidelin»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan searched Wednesday for a Boeing cargo plane missing off the coast of Karachi after radar showed it "rapidly descending," the Pakistan Airport Authority said in a post on X. The plane, operated by the private K2 Airways, had five crew members on board and was en route f»»»

Singapore: Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday, with spot gold falling 0.6 percent to $4,138.39 per ounce, while US gold futures for August delivery slipped 0.5 percent to $4,148.50. The precious metal reached a two-week high on Monday after weaker-than-expected US employment data released last week»»»

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., waves as he goes to a Senate procedural vote March 4 in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 with little news about his condition or status, but two other Republican senators say they talked to him this week. File Photo by A»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said Tuesday unity and solidarity in NATO are Bulgaria’s strongest security tool, the Ministry of Defence press service said. Stoyanov spoke at a working dinner of defence ministers during a meeting of NATO heads of State and government. The transformation of the A»»»

DOHA: Several Gulf and Arab countries have strongly condemned the attack on the Qatari oil tanker 'Al Rekayyat' while it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz, describing the incident as a serious violation of international law and a threat to international maritime navigation and global energy »»»

NEW YORK: US artificial intelligence lab Anthropic scored the highest in a semiannual safety ranking, but globally the industry fails to combat “existential” threats, according to a report released on Tuesday. Meta moved up two spots to fourth place, while xAI dropped three spots to seventh place, »»»

LOS ANGELES: The United States ‌has charged Lawrence Bishnoi, the imprisoned head of an Indian criminal gang, and his North American deputy with directing the 2023 murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh ​Nijjar in Canada, which plunged relations between Ottawa and New Delhi into crisis. A f»»»

RIYADH: Saudi ministers discussed various regional and national issues during a Cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Council of Ministers discussed Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Counter-Terrorism Week at the UN last week, highlighting the Kingd»»»

A large area of Saharan dust (light brown) is seen over the Caribbean on Tuesday morning's visible satellite image. Photo courtesy of NOAA It's Saharan dust season in the Atlantic, the time of year when massive clouds of dust from Africa's Sahara Desert are carried westward by winds, sometimes trav»»»

FLORIDA, USA: Two staff members of the US soccer team were suspended by FIFA from Monday’s round of 16 game against Belgium. FIFA did not explain why they imposed the discipline on team manager Sam Zapatka and US Soccer Federation vice president of security Frank Pannell. The USSF did not give a re»»»

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Tuesday that she will run for president in 2027 despite being sentenced to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement. An appeals court earlier Tuesday upheld her conviction in March last year over a fake jobs scam at the European Parliament »»»

Did a court decision just alter the outcome a French presidential election that’s less than 300 days in the future? Marine Le Pen’s conviction for funnelling EU parliamentary staff funds to her far-right National Rally party. Watered down by half, her 30-months of ineligibility to run for public of»»»

July 7 (UPI) -- A deadly tornado hit China's Huanggang in Hubei province destroying buildings and killing 11 people and injuring more than 300, including one man who was sucked from a 12th-story apartment. There were 331 people injured in the storms that had winds up to 160 mph late Monday. The Xin»»»

Ankara, July 7 (SANA) Türkiye condemned on Tuesday the twin explosions that occurred in Damascus, stressing that terrorism threatens not only Syria but the future of the entire region, according to Anadolu Agency. Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said in a post on the Turkish »»»

CAIRO: As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before. “We’re heartbroken because we believed we could go even further,” sai»»»

NAJAF: The coffin of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq’s ​holy city of Najaf on Tuesday after funeral ceremonies in Iran, bringing a multi-day procession to one of Shiite Islam’s most sacred sites following the leader’s death in a February 28 US-Israeli strike. Iraq»»»

RABAT: A Catholic cardinal touted as one of the favorites to replace Pope Francis said he was “stepping back” from office Tuesday after an AFP investigation revealed at least five women had accused him of sexual assault. Spanish-born Cristobal Lopez Romero, 74, the Archbishop of Rabat in Morocco, d»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the targeting of the Saudi tanker 'Wedyan' as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, calling the incident a grave violation of international maritime safety, a direct threat to global energy supplies, and a clear breach of international law. In a statement is»»»

The NATO summit has opened on July 7, with many topics to be discussed. Trump has opened the possibility of the US selling F35 fighter jets after Turkey was booted out of the programme in 2019 over Ankara's purchase of a Russian system. Trump has also expressed annoyance at European Nato allies for»»»

NOTTINGHAM: India suffered their worst T20 defeat, in terms of runs, as they slumped to a mammoth 125-run loss to England at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. T20 world champions India collapsed to 76 all out inside 12 overs chasing a target of 202 as England went 2-0 up in a five-match series. The margin o»»»

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Hamas made a political move by dissolving its governing body in Gaza this week, but experts say the decision does not resolve the main issue of the stalled ceasefire process: the Islamist movement’s weapons. WHAT IS HAMAS DISSOLVING? Hamas announced on Monday tha»»»